unconstructed

adjective

un·​con·​struct·​ed ˌən-kən-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unconstructed (audio)
of clothing
: manufactured without added material for padding, stiffening, or shape retention

Examples of unconstructed in a Sentence

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Trends: An airy lightness was a pervasive, welcome springtime theme within many collections featuring lightweight linens, paperweight silks, tissue thin unconstructed sartorial jackets, and textural open-weave knitwear and wovens. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024 Khakis with a trench coat belt that wraps around the waist, an unconstructed cotton jacket. Guy Trebay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024 The unlined, unconstructed Butcher jacket comes in a range of fabrics, including an easy-going, cardigan-like wool flannel ($995). Linda Dyett, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023 Fabrics to Look For: Linen Cotton Silk Rayon/Viscose/Tencel, plant based, silk-like fabrics Hemp Wool—No more than 50%, used to add structure to light fabrics Terms to Know Unstructured/unconstructed: This one refers to the layer of canvas sewn into the body and padding in the shoulders. Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 6 May 2023 Aside from coverage and support, this minimizer bra is comfortable to wear thanks to a thin fabric and unconstructed cups. Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023 Made with ultra breathable linen, Bonobos' new line of unconstructed jackets have soft shoulders and a breezy fit to keep you looking and feeling cool this summer. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023 In keeping with their laidback nature, unconstructed jackets are often made from more casual fabrics. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 July 2022 At the lightest end of the scale is the unconstructed jacket, in which the canvas that typically gives the garment shape is removed, along with its shoulder padding and lining. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unconstructed was in 1970

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“Unconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstructed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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